Vanecek stopped 24 of 26 shots (.923 SV%) as he picked up his fourth straight loss in a defeat to Boston his last time out. The 26-year-old has struggled as of late, but still has an impressive 12-5-2 record, 2.39 GAA and .910 SV%. He will take on the Pittsburgh Penguins, who have lost three-straight games but are eighth in the NHL in goals per game (3.37).
Clutterbuck missed the Islanders' previous three games due to an upper-body injury but is travelling with the team and is likely to play in the upcoming games. The 35-year-old had just recently become the all-time hits leader in the NHL and has three goals, five points, 14 PIMs and a +4 plus/minus in 26 games prior to the injury.
Varlamov stopped 35 of 37 shots before leaving Saturday's game in Vegas with a lower-body injury and will head to the injured reserve. The Islanders recalled Cory Schneider from the AHL and he is expected to stay with the team until Varlamov is nursed back to full health.
Palmieri has played one game since Nov.21st due to an upper-body injury that has reaggravated itself and has been placed on the injured reserve after playing 10:46 in a game vs. Arizona Friday. The 31-year-old veteran winger has six goals, nine points and 39 SOG through 21 games prior to hitting the shelf again due to injury.
Vanecek stopped all five of five Bruins' shots as he was perfect in relief of Mackenzie Blackwood against Boston in his last time between the pipes. The 26-year-old has played well in his first season in New Jersey, with his 12-4-2 record, 2.41 GAA and .909 SV%. He will get a full game shot at Boston Wednesday, who holds the NHL's best record and snapped a four-game winning streak with a 3-2 shootout loss in the first game of back-to-backs Tuesday to these Devils.
Vanecek stopped all five of five Bruins' shots as he was perfect in relief of Mackenzie Blackwood against Boston in his last time between the pipes. The 26-year-old has played well in his first season in New Jersey, with his 12-4-2 record, 2.41 GAA and .909 SV%. He will get a full game shot at Boston Wednesday, who holds the NHL's best record and snapped a four-game winning streak with a 3-2 shootout loss in the first game of back-to-backs Tuesday to these Devils.
Sorokin stopped 22 of 23 shots (.957 SV%) to snap an eight-game losing streak in a victory over Florida in his last start. The 27-year-old has been a star yet again this season for New York, with his 11-11-1 record, 2.37 GAA and .925 SV%. He takes on the Pittsburgh Penguins, who are ninth in the NHL in shots per game (32.8) and seventh in goals (3.42).
Cizikas missed the Islanders' previous game vs. Florida due to an upper-body injury and will be a game-time decision Tuesday. The 31-year-old has two goals, five assists, 37 SOG and 40 PIMs in 34 games prior to the injury.
Holmstrom was involved in a knee-on-knee collision with Calgary's Sam Bennett and is now considered day-to-day as he deals with a leg injury. The 2019 1st-round pick (23rd overall) has a goal, an assist, eight SOG and one GWG in his 14 games played this season.
Sorokin stopped 22 of 23 shots (.957 SV%) to snap an eight-game losing streak in a victory over Florida in his last start. The 27-year-old has been a star yet again this season for New York, with his 11-11-1 record, 2.37 GAA and .925 SV%. He takes on the Pittsburgh Penguins, who are ninth in the NHL in shots per game (32.8) and seventh in goals (3.42).
Maccelli suffered a lower-body injury in the Coyotes' final game before the Christmas break and is expected to be sidelined until mid-February. This is a tough break for the rookie, who sits second among all first-year players with 22 points (3G / 19A) through 30 games.
Cizikas has two goals, five assists, 37 SOG and 40 PIMs through 34 games but will miss Friday's game vs. Florida as he is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury.
Palmieri has played one game since Nov.21st due to an upper-body injury that has reaggrivated itself and has been placed on the injured reserve after playing 10:46 in a game vs. Arizona Friday. The 31-year-old veteran winger has six goals, nine points and 39 SOG through 21 games prior to hitting the shelf again due to injury.
Varlamov stopped 35 of 37 shots before leaving Saturday's game in Vegas with a lower-body injury and will head to the injured reserve. The Islanders recalled Cory Schneider from the AHL and he is expected to stay with the team until Varlamov is nursed back to full health.
Sorokin was perfect in his last start, stopping all 46 of 46 shots to pick up his third shutout of the season in a rare shootout loss vs. Colorado in his last game. Sorokin has been the Islanders' brightest spot this season, as he has led them between the pipes with his 10-10-1 record, 2.36 GAA and .926 SV%. He will take on the New York Rangers, who just snapped a seven-game winning streak with a 3-2 loss to Pittsburgh in their last game.
Clutterbuck missed the Islanders' previous game due to an upper-body injury and will now head to the injured reserve retroactive to 12/16. The 35-year-old had just recently become the all-time hits leader in the NHL and has three goals, five points, 14 PIMs and a +4 plus/minus in 26 games prior to the injury.
